American Stir Fry Food

AMERICAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet or wok.
• Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes, then remove from the pan.
• Add the broccoli, celery, carrots and red pepper, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
• Stir together the cornstarch slurry, chicken broth, soy sauce, jelly and red pepper flakes.
• Add it to the pan and stir.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and cook the mixture until the sauce is thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes.
• Taste and correct the seasoning with salt and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.
• Divide among four plates and top each with 1 tablespoon of the scallions.

NUTTY AMERICAN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir collard greens, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil until collard greens are wilted and tender, about 10 minutes.
• Mix almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce, and ginger into collard green mixture; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Serve with rice on the side.